The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science has a mission to deliver scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. Office of Science is the nation's largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and are a major supporter of research in such key scientific fields as physics, materials science, computing, and chemistry.
As the Director, Advanced Computing Technology Division, you will: Direct the ACT Division and provide leadership, direction, and oversight for major research and development programs involving critical and emerging computing architectures and technologies.
Provide executive leadership and direction for forefront research and development activities involving future computing technologies conducted through DOE laboratories, universities, and other public and private institutions, including robotics, automated systems for scientific discovery, and other advanced microelectronics technologies.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other ASCR and SC organizations, DOE program and technology offices, DOE national laboratories, other Federal agencies, academic institutions, private industry, and the broader scientific community.
Represent DOE and SC at meetings and conferences with senior Government officials, professional societies, coordinating committees, task forces, industry representatives, academic institutions, and other national and international organizations on matters within the Division's area of responsibility.
BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1301 SERIES: A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. (Please ensure transcripts show required courses) orB.
Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE 1550 SERIES: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. **This position has a positive education requirement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
An official transcript will be required if you are selected.** A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $199172 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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